Northwestern Wildcats at USC Trojans(#25)
Saturday, November 8th 2025 (12:00 AM EST)
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum - Los Angeles, CA (Big Ten)
Wildcats (1 - 2) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 20 - 21 (3 - 23 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.6 - 8.4 (#122)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 5) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Coach David Braun (12 - 13)
Avg Score : 20 - 21 (3 - 23 on Road)
Record Prediction: 3.6 - 8.4 (#122)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 1)
Losses: (Elite: 1) (Good: 0) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 5) (Good: 1) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
NW coming off BYE
Our Line: USC -28.5 (SP+ USC -24)
Projected Score: NW: 13 - USC: 42 (55)
USC Win prob: 97% | Cover: 52%
NW Travel: 1745 miles, 2 hrs ahead
Our Line: USC -28.5 (SP+ USC -24)
Projected Score: NW: 13 - USC: 42 (55)
USC Win prob: 97% | Cover: 52%
NW Travel: 1745 miles, 2 hrs ahead
Trojans (3 - 0) (2 - 1 - 0)
Coach Lincoln Riley (25 - 14)
Avg Score : 55 - 17 (66 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9.8 - 2.2 (#9)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 5) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
Coach Lincoln Riley (25 - 14)
Avg Score : 55 - 17 (66 - 17 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 9.8 - 2.2 (#9)
Wins: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 3)
Losses: (Elite: 0) (Good: 0) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: 5) (Good: 2) (Avg: 0) (Bad: 2)
| Northwestern's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | Northwestern at Tulane | +6.5 | 47.5 | L 3 - 23 | U | N | |
| Fri 9/5 | Northwestern vs Western Illinois | -30.5 | 48.5 | W 42 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | Northwestern vs Oregon | +25.5 | 50.5 | L 14 - 34 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/27 | Northwestern vs UCLA | -8.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/4 | Northwestern vs UL Monroe | -22.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/11 | Northwestern at Penn State | +33 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | Northwestern vs Purdue | -6.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/25 | Northwestern at Nebraska | +20.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/8 | Northwestern at USC | +28.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | Northwestern vs Michigan | +20.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | Northwestern vs Minnesota | +11 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | Northwestern at Illinois | +23.5 | |||||
Total: Elite: 6, Good: 1, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 5, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for Northwestern's Schedule
Played: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg 1, Bad 0, Poor 1
Future: Elite: 5, Good: 1, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 1
Losses: Elite: 1, Good: 0, Avg: 1, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
| USC's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/30 | USC vs Missouri State | -34.5 | 59.5 | W 73 - 13 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/6 | USC vs Georgia Southern | -29.0 | 61.5 | W 59 - 20 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/13 | USC at Purdue | -20.5 | 59.5 | W 33 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/20 | USC vs Michigan State | -17.5 | 55.5 | ||||
| Sat 9/27 | USC at Illinois | -2.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/11 | USC vs Michigan | -5.5 | |||||
| Sat 10/18 | USC at Notre Dame | -5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/1 | USC at Nebraska | -5.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/8 | USC vs Northwestern | -28.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/15 | USC vs Iowa | -14.5 | |||||
| Sat 11/22 | USC at Oregon | +7 | |||||
| Sat 11/29 | USC vs UCLA | -35 | |||||
Total: Elite: 5, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 3, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 5, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Predictions for USC's Schedule
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 1, Poor 2
Future: Elite: 5, Good: 2, Avg 0, Bad 2, Poor 0
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 1, Poor: 2
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Important Stats (2025)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | #124 (.03) | 44% (69) | 19.7 | 47% (53) | 2.79 (88) | 178 | 44% (70) | 180 | 0.3 (135) | #53 (.08) | 38% (55) | 21.3 | 47% (103) | 28% (15) | 2 (15) | 33.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 |
| USC | #3 (.6) | 62% (2) | 55 | 65% (3) | 4 (2) | 240 | 59% (7) | 364 | 5.59 (9) | #8 (-.1) | 36% (43) | 16.7 | 39% (69) | 35% (42) | 1.95 (14) | 80.3 | 0.7 | 2.3 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | #129 (.02) | 37% (123) | 39% (113) | 2.63 (124) | 99 | 36% (116) | 186 | 3.02 (127) | #57 (.15) | 45% (106) | 44% (80) | 46% (117) | 3.74 (64) | 38.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | ||
| USC | #41 (.24) | 48% (11) | 52% (10) | 3.49 (9) | 138 | 46% (26) | 269 | 3.76 (85) | #78 (.18) | 44% (94) | 44% (78) | 44% (103) | 3.64 (49) | 46 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
Overall Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 3 | 19.7 | 3 | 43.7% | 0.3 | 2.7 | 19 | 359 | 178 | 180 | 5.1 | 43% | 54% | 47% | 44% | 19% | .03 |
| USC Defense | 3 | 16.7 | 16.5 | 35.9% | 1.95 | 2.3 | - | - | - | - | - | 34% | 66% | 39% | 35% | 22% | -.1 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 3 | 21.3 | 23 | 37.5% | 2 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 47% | 47% | 28% | 15% | .08 |
| USC Offense | 3 | 55 | 66 | 61.7% | 5.59 | 0.7 | 26 | 604 | 240 | 364 | 7 | 51% | 48% | 65% | 59% | 10% | .6 |
Additional Stats 2025
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | 3 | 31:37 | 19.3 | 41% | 43% | 4.7 | 33.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 1 | 0 | 26.5 |
| USC | 3 | 30:36 | 25.7 | 52% | 100% | 7.3 | 80.3 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 10.3 | 4.7 | 2 | 26.2 |
Run Game Stats (2025)
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 3 | 43% (109) | 47% (53) | 35 | 178.3 | 5.1 | 4 (79) | .06 (92) | 2.79 (88) | 71% (67) | 10% (88) | 0.87 (93) |
| USC Defense | 3 | 34% (2) | 39% (69) | - | - | - | - | .03 (58) | 2.82 (75) | 67% (53) | 17% (6) | 0.9 (59) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 3 | 52% (89) | 47% (103) | - | - | - | - | .28 (123) | 3.6 (133) | 75% (80) | 5% (131) | 1.1 (99) |
| USC Offense | 3 | 51% (63) | 65% (3) | 34.3 | 240 | 7 | 12 (3) | .37 (16) | 4 (2) | 89% (16) | 8% (47) | 0.79 (111) |
Pass Game Stats (2025)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Offense | 3 | 54% (41) | 44% (70) | 17 | 29 | 180.3 | 6.2 | 10.6 | 3 (90) | 6 (132) | .14 (104) | 1.2 (120) | 25% (26) | 20% (124) | .12 (113) | 9% (131) | 1.6 (116) |
| USC Defense | 3 | 66% (135) | 35% (42) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 (2) | -.18 (8) | 1.7 (112) | 38% (18) | 28% (65) | .03 (23) | 5% (80) | 2.4 (119) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW Defense | 3 | 47% (46) | 28% (15) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 (56) | -.03 (18) | 1.4 (42) | 33% (66) | 32% (91) | .33 (85) | 11% (6) | 1.9 (61) |
| USC Offense | 3 | 48% (74) | 59% (7) | 20.3 | 28.3 | 364 | 12.9 | 17.9 | 7 (23) | 0 (1) | .91 (2) | 2 (10) | 20% (7) | 38% (32) | .69 (18) | 3% (26) | 2.4 (19) |
Northwestern's Power Ratings
Northwestern's Power Rating: 3.76 #69
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 2.81 #116
Northwestern's Defense Rating: -0.96 #25
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 3.6 - 8.4
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.3 #83
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.9 #124
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #41
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Northwestern's Power Rating: 3.76 #69
Northwestern's Offense Rating: 2.81 #116
Northwestern's Defense Rating: -0.96 #25
2025 Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Northwestern's 2025 Expected Record: 3.6 - 8.4
Northwestern's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: -4.3 #83
Northwestern's Offense SP+ Rating: 17.9 #124
Northwestern's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #41
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Power Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: 3.76 USC: 28.345
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: -4.3 USC: 19.8
Northwestern: 3.76 USC: 28.345
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Northwestern: -4.3 USC: 19.8
USC's Power Ratings
USC's Power Rating: 28.345 #9
USC's Offense Rating: 29.19 #6
USC's Defense Rating: -4.40 #10
2025 Talent Rating: 906.00 #21
Blue Chip Ratio: 40 #18
USC's 2025 Expected Record: 9.8 - 2.2
USC's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 19.8 #9
USC's Offense SP+ Rating: 41.1 #3
USC's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.5 #35
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
USC's Power Rating: 28.345 #9
USC's Offense Rating: 29.19 #6
USC's Defense Rating: -4.40 #10
2025 Talent Rating: 906.00 #21
Blue Chip Ratio: 40 #18
USC's 2025 Expected Record: 9.8 - 2.2
USC's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 19.8 #9
USC's Offense SP+ Rating: 41.1 #3
USC's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.5 #35
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 906.67
Average Power Five Talent: 877.82
Average FBS Talent: 715.85
Northwestern Scoring
Offense: 19.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 3
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 23
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Offense: 19.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 3
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 23
Northwestern's 2025 Record
Record: 1 - 2
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
USC 42
Northwestern 13
Total Points: 55
USC 42
Northwestern 13
Total Points: 55
USC Scoring
Offense: 55 PPG
Offense at Home: 66
Defense: 16.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 16.5
USC's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 0 - 0
Offense: 55 PPG
Offense at Home: 66
Defense: 16.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 16.5
USC's 2025 Record
Record: 3 - 0
Record vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Record at home: 2 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 2 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC | 0 | 0 | 0 Overs |
| Northwestern | 0 | 0 | 0 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 0 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 0 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 0 |
(#69) Northwestern Info
Power Rating: 3.76 #69
Offense Rating: 2.81 #116
Defense Rating: -0.96 #25
Overall SP+ Rating: -4.3 #83
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.9 #124
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #41
Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Expected Record: 3.6 - 8.4
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 43%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 44%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 0.3 PPO
Avg Run Success 47%
Bad Pass Success 44%
Good OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 2 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 47%
Great Pass Def Success 28%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Northwestern has lost 6 straight
Northwestern has lost 3 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Northwestern Notes
(9/9) Top RB Cam Porter out for the season, ouch
(8/30) Stone 4 Int vs Tulane, Run Off & Run Def awful
(7/23) QB is Stone (SMU), no depth, Lausch retired
(5/21) Can WR Wilde (FCS SDSU) bring hope?
(5/21) DL is light, but has exp and some pass rush
(5/21) CBs exp'd but avg, Safeties are good though
(5/21) WR complete rebuild. Depth looks meh, huge ?
(5/21) OL 3/5 back, awful LY. 3 portals, OT Tiernan great
(4/4) RB Porter back, some depth. Run game awful LY
(4/4) Def good LY, returns a lot. 3 portal adds
Northwestern Highlights
Northwestern defense is really good in red zone (#15)
Northwestern has a good pass defense (#15)
Northwestern Secondary is very good (#6)
Northwestern Deficiencies
Northwestern has a really bad Offense
Northwestern has a bad TO Margin (#131)
Northwestern throws a Lot of Interceptions (#132)
Northwestern offense is not Explosive (#115)
Northwestern offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#135)
Northwestern does not Sack the QB (#112)
Northwestern Does Not Stuff Runs (#130)
Northwestern has a bad defensive line (#133)
Power Rating: 3.76 #69
Offense Rating: 2.81 #116
Defense Rating: -0.96 #25
Overall SP+ Rating: -4.3 #83
Offense SP+ Rating: 17.9 #124
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.1 #41
Talent Rating: 840.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 3% #65
Expected Record: 3.6 - 8.4
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 43%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 44%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 0.3 PPO
Avg Run Success 47%
Bad Pass Success 44%
Good OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Bad DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 38%
Great in Scoring Position 2 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 47%
Great Pass Def Success 28%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Northwestern has lost 6 straight
Northwestern has lost 3 straight on the Road
Record on Road: 0 - 1 (0 - 1 - 0 vs Spread )
Northwestern Notes
(9/9) Top RB Cam Porter out for the season, ouch
(8/30) Stone 4 Int vs Tulane, Run Off & Run Def awful
(7/23) QB is Stone (SMU), no depth, Lausch retired
(5/21) Can WR Wilde (FCS SDSU) bring hope?
(5/21) DL is light, but has exp and some pass rush
(5/21) CBs exp'd but avg, Safeties are good though
(5/21) WR complete rebuild. Depth looks meh, huge ?
(5/21) OL 3/5 back, awful LY. 3 portals, OT Tiernan great
(4/4) RB Porter back, some depth. Run game awful LY
(4/4) Def good LY, returns a lot. 3 portal adds
Northwestern Highlights
Northwestern defense is really good in red zone (#15)
Northwestern has a good pass defense (#15)
Northwestern Secondary is very good (#6)
Northwestern Deficiencies
Northwestern has a really bad Offense
Northwestern has a bad TO Margin (#131)
Northwestern throws a Lot of Interceptions (#132)
Northwestern offense is not Explosive (#115)
Northwestern offense is bad in Scoring Opportunities (#135)
Northwestern does not Sack the QB (#112)
Northwestern Does Not Stuff Runs (#130)
Northwestern has a bad defensive line (#133)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | USC | NW |
| OverallOver | #7 | #72 |
| OffenseOff | #11 | #45 |
| DefenseDef | #11 | #97 |
| Special TeamsST | #30 | #98 |
| PassingPass | #30 | #111 |
| RushingRush | #23 | #29 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #45 | #2 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #18 | #62 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #4 | #84 |
| TacklingTkl | #11 | #115 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #35 | #101 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #41 | #56 |
| Coverage DefCov | #1 | #82 |
(#9) USC Info
Power Rating: 28.345 #9
Offense Rating: 29.19 #6
Defense Rating: -4.40 #10
Overall SP+ Rating: 19.8 #9
Offense SP+ Rating: 41.1 #3
Defense SP+ Rating: 21.5 #35
Talent Rating: 906.00 #21
Blue Chip Ratio: 40 #18
Expected Record: 9.8 - 2.2
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 51%
Great Offense Success Rate of 62%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 5.59 PPO
Great Run Success 65%
Great Pass Success 59%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 36%
Great in Scoring Position 1.95 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 39%
Good Pass Def Success 35%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position
USC has lost 5 straight
USC has lost 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
USC Notes
(8/22) QB Maiava good at times, but is he a baller?
(8/21) OG DJ Winfield ruled ineligible, blow to OL
(6/5) WR Lemon/Lane a top duo in CFB, 2 portal adds
(6/5) Def lost a lot. 7 Portal adds, 5 DB, 2 DL.
(6/5) New OC Huard (USC QBs), Riley still calling plays
(6/5) F7 very talented but not very productive so far
(6/5) DBs should be much better with 5 portal adds
(5/23) Safeties Ramsey & Fitzgerald a strong duo
(5/13) Caden Chittenden (UNLV) top kicker portal add
(4/4) JUCO RB Waymond Jordan looks great early
USC Highlights
USC in Undefeated
USC is Undefeated at Home
USC is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
USC has Really Good Running Game (#13)
USC offense is efficent (#2)
USC has a top Offensive Line (#2)
USC offense is good in red zone (#9)
USC offense is good on 3rd downs
USC does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#6)
USC Defense Sacks the QB a lot
USC defense is really good in red zone (#14)
USC Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#22)
USC Front 7 is disruptive (#6)
USC has a great TO Margin (#28)
USC defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#2)
USC Deficiencies
USC Commits a Lot of Penalties (#103)
USC gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#114)
Power Rating: 28.345 #9
Offense Rating: 29.19 #6
Defense Rating: -4.40 #10
Overall SP+ Rating: 19.8 #9
Offense SP+ Rating: 41.1 #3
Defense SP+ Rating: 21.5 #35
Talent Rating: 906.00 #21
Blue Chip Ratio: 40 #18
Expected Record: 9.8 - 2.2
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 51%
Great Offense Success Rate of 62%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 5.59 PPO
Great Run Success 65%
Great Pass Success 59%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 36%
Great in Scoring Position 1.95 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 39%
Good Pass Def Success 35%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position
USC has lost 5 straight
USC has lost 2 straight at Home
Record at home: 2 - 0 (2 - 0 - 0 vs Spread)
USC Notes
(8/22) QB Maiava good at times, but is he a baller?
(8/21) OG DJ Winfield ruled ineligible, blow to OL
(6/5) WR Lemon/Lane a top duo in CFB, 2 portal adds
(6/5) Def lost a lot. 7 Portal adds, 5 DB, 2 DL.
(6/5) New OC Huard (USC QBs), Riley still calling plays
(6/5) F7 very talented but not very productive so far
(6/5) DBs should be much better with 5 portal adds
(5/23) Safeties Ramsey & Fitzgerald a strong duo
(5/13) Caden Chittenden (UNLV) top kicker portal add
(4/4) JUCO RB Waymond Jordan looks great early
USC Highlights
USC in Undefeated
USC is Undefeated at Home
USC is Undefeated vs Spread at Home
USC has Really Good Running Game (#13)
USC offense is efficent (#2)
USC has a top Offensive Line (#2)
USC offense is good in red zone (#9)
USC offense is good on 3rd downs
USC does Not Get Runs Stuffed (#6)
USC Defense Sacks the QB a lot
USC defense is really good in red zone (#14)
USC Stuffs a lot of Run Plays (#22)
USC Front 7 is disruptive (#6)
USC has a great TO Margin (#28)
USC defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#2)
USC Deficiencies
USC Commits a Lot of Penalties (#103)
USC gives up a Lot of Explosive Plays (#114)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Stone (Tr) | 51 | 86 | 59% | 541 | 3 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Frank Covey IV | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Komolafe | 36 | 150 | 1 | 4.2 | 24 |
| Joseph Himon II | 28 | 137 | 0 | 4.9 | 16 |
| Cam Porter | 18 | 137 | 1 | 7.6 | 43 |
| Dashun Reeder | 4 | 92 | 1 | 23.0 | 79 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Wilde (Tr) | 15 | 213 | 0 | 14.2 | 46 |
| Ricky Ahumaraeze | 4 | 73 | 0 | 18.3 | 21 |
| Joseph Himon II | 7 | 59 | 0 | 8.4 | 14 |
| Hunter Welcing | 5 | 55 | 1 | 11.0 | 28 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Fitzgerald | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac Uihlein | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braydon Brus | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Garner Wallace | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine Bastone | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hubbard | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Michael Kilbane | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robert Fitzgerald | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Fussell | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fred Davis II (Tr) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Braydon Brus | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Maiava | 48 | 70 | 69% | 989 | 6 | 0 | 14.1 |
| Husan Longstreet | 13 | 15 | 87% | 103 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waymond Jordan | 39 | 286 | 3 | 7.3 | 36 |
| Eli Sanders (Tr) | 23 | 160 | 2 | 7.0 | 20 |
| King Miller | 11 | 152 | 2 | 13.8 | 75 |
| Husan Longstreet | 9 | 60 | 2 | 6.7 | 17 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Lemon | 16 | 311 | 2 | 19.4 | 74 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | 9 | 239 | 1 | 26.6 | 59 |
| Lake McRee | 7 | 173 | 1 | 24.7 | 64 |
| Eli Sanders (Tr) | 4 | 88 | 1 | 22.0 | 73 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gentry | 21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Bishop Fitzgerald (Tr) | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Pierce | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Desman Stephens II | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gentry | 21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Kameryn Fountain | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Braylan Shelby | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Anthony Lucas | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Longstreet (Tr) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Devan Thompkins | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bishop Fitzgerald (Tr) | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |